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One year’s photo of gowned Arts and Science graduates can appear like that of any other year—except for the hairstyles, shoes, glasses and of course, the statistics. Take a look at Commencement in past years as seen through the pages and lenses of campus media and photographers. (Facts and stats are from Commencement 2011.)

18,000 programs printed

43 faculty marshals used to organize graduates and faculty

75+ volunteers

27,550 chairs and 27 tents set up

18,000 bottled water containers for guests and graduates

300+ recycling containers

20,000 hand fans distributed

Estimated 17,000–20,000 graduates, guests and faculty on Alumni Lawn

In the 2010 ceremonies, a graduate’s name was called every 3.8 seconds (adding one second to each name would add 26 minutes to the event).

And the Award Goes to

Larry Bartels, May Werthan Shayne Professor of Public Policy and Social Science, and Randolph Blake, Centennial Professor of Psychology, were elected to the National Academy of Science. Election is considered one of the highest honors accorded U.S. scientists. Richard Blackett, Andrew Jackson Professor of American History, has been named the Harold Vyvyan Harmsworth Visiting Professor of American History at Oxford University for 2013-14. Colin Dayan, Robert Penn Warren Professor in the Humanities, has been elected to membership in the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Be not afraid of greatness—Twelfth Night,Act 2, Scene 5

It was “methinks” and “sooth” and Shakespeare filling the air as College of Arts and Science students worked with classically trained actors during an intense week of workshops, classes and study with Actors From The London Stage.